Dance Techniques And Movements

noun a twisted or bent condition, state, or form

• The contortion of her body was a result of years of intense yoga practice.
• She can do crazy contortions with her body, it's like she's made of rubber!
• I saw a contortionist at the circus who could bend in ways I didn't think were possible.
• The contortion of the truth in his story made it hard to believe.

noun a contrasting or opposing pose or movement in dance or yoga

verb to place in contrast or opposition

• In yoga, the instructor often cues students to counterpose after holding a challenging pose.
• Make sure to counterpose with a gentle stretch after doing those intense exercises.
• Don't forget to counterpose to avoid feeling sore tomorrow.
• She always tries to counterpose her negative thoughts with positive affirmations.

noun a practice session in preparation for a public performance

• The orchestra members gathered for a final rehearsal before the big performance.
• Let's do a quick rehearsal before we go on stage.
• We need to run through this song a few times in rehearsal.
• Life often feels like a rehearsal for the real thing.

noun an act of stretching or state of being stretched

verb to extend or lengthen

• It is important to stretch before engaging in any physical activity to prevent injuries.
• I always make sure to stretch before going for a run.
• I need to remember to stretch before hitting the gym.
• The company will need to stretch its budget in order to afford the new project.